Join Us - Come Play Wheelchair Basketball!

From juniors to adults, a diverse age group are welcome to play Wheelchair Basketball. It is a great physical workout in a safe and welcoming social setting: it's a great sport for life.

Meeting new friends and discovering new places, wheelchair basketball is about more than what takes place on the court. Initially a rehabilitation and recreational activity for spinal cord injured patients, it quickly developed into a recognised sport, played all around the world.

Wheelchair basketball embraces a wide range of disabilities including those with a lower limb physical impairment, cerebral palsy and multiple sclerosis to name just a few. You don’t need to be a wheelchair user to get involved within wheelchair basketball as non-disabled are welcome to play and compete – making it a great sport to play alongside family and friends.

FAQ

Do I need to be a wheelchair user to be able to play the game?

No, Wheelchair Basketball is played by able-bodied and disabled players, we can explain this in greater detail how this all works (by a system called classifications) with you if needed. Able bodied players are eligible to play in divisions 1-4, junior league and women's league. Virtually everyone who can conceivably play wheelchair basketball is encouraged to do so!

What age do you have to be to play?

The club offers training facilities for those 8 years old plus (there is no upper limit) - Contact us for more details on competitive restrictions.

Any Gender restrictions?

No - Everyone is welcome!

Do I have to have my own wheelchair to play?

No, we hold a number of stock wheelchairs that members are free to use - some long term members do have their own wheelchairs to play in, and if you become a long term member and would like your own chair we can assist you in raising the necessary funds in which to buy one.

Are there any restrictions with the disability I have?

A very common question we get, so much so that British Wheelchair basketball has provided this poster on common disabilities that they recommend can play the game - This is by no means a restricted list and we suggest that you contact us for more information if you are worried about anything.

Are there any restrictions with the disability I have?

A very common question we get, so much so that British Wheelchair basketball has provided this list on common disabilities that they recommend can play the game - This is by no means a restricted list and we suggest that you contact us for more information if you are worried about anything.

Get Involved - Volunteering

Volunteers are the lifeblood of our club, as the club isrun exclusively by volunteers who dedicate their own free time

If you would like to take on a new challenge, get the opportunity to meet new people and become part of your community, we can offer you in return, a sense of Well-being, help you with your personal development and above all have fun!

If you believe you have certain skills or talents that you would like to put to use, for example - financial or administrative skills, photographic abilities or IT skills or perhaps you are a good listener or enjoy caring for people. Please contact us via our JoinIn page

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Status updated on Sat 11 Aug 2018 22:05

Congratulations to Kings Legend Kayla Bell on your selection to the GB woman's team for the World Championships in Hamburg starting on 16th August
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CONGRATULATIONS to the South East Under 15s who won the final at British Wheelchair Basketball LordsTaverners National Junior Championships in style with a huge 30-14 win against Wales in the final and are now BACK-TO-BACK CHAMPIONS
Super well done to Kings own Grant Barker and Patrick O'Donavon for coaching and thanks also to Fi O'Donovan for a great job.
Also a huge congratulations to Liam Barker who picked up Most Improved Player too...

Status updated on Sun 05 Aug 2018 15:51

Now just a little matter of a final for the Under 15s against Wales. Rematch of last year's final.
Live stream available on the British Wheelchair Basketball Facebook page
Let's go SOUTH EAST

Status updated on Sat 04 Aug 2018 22:47

What a day of wheelchair basketball action!
The Under 15s finish the day undefeated and advance to the semi finals against the winners of Quarter Final 2 between Yorkshire & Scotland.
South East Under 19s finish 1-3 and advance to the quarter finals against West Midlands
Let's go South East

Status updated on Sat 04 Aug 2018 15:15

Thames Valley Kings Wheelchair Basketball Club added 2 new photos.

The first set of results are in from National Junior Championships and the South East Under 15s are on FIRE with two huge wins however the Under 19s will need to bounce back after an opening defeat.